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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,466.63, 2,023.97 and 803.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,466.63, 2,023.97 and 803.55 is: 1,108.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,466.63 : 2,023.97 = 803.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,466.63/2,023.97 = 803.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,466.63x = 2,023.97 × 803.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,466.63x = 1,626,349.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626,349.49/1,466.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,108.90

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